The 15 best recipes to bake in November
Recipes for Thanksgiving and beyond.
Date
November 3, 2025
November is a big month for bakers as we prep for our Olympics — also known as Thanksgiving. But there’s still plenty to bake beyond the big day! Whether you’re hosting dinner for a smaller household, want to change up your pie routine, or just need the perfect fall dessert, we’ve got the recipes you need to bake this November. (And if you’re already focusing on Thanksgiving, check out all the recipes and tips in our Thanksgiving Survival Guide.)
1) Big and Bubbly Stuffing Focaccia
Our 2025 Recipe of the Year gets a new twist for the holiday table. Herbs, poultry seasoning, onions, and celery are folded into the dough before it’s baked into a crisp, golden focaccia. The result? A bread that can upstage the turkey … especially when dipped in gravy.
Get the recipe: Big and Bubbly Stuffing Focaccia
To make this recipe, you’ll need: Fabulous Focaccia Pan
If you like this recipe, you may also like: Latke Focaccia, Small-Batch Cheesy Focaccia
2) No-Bake Pumpkin Mousse Pie
Pumpkin pie, made easy! This no-bake treat has a Biscoff cookie crust, a creamy, airy pumpkin mousse filling, and a cloud of whipped cream on top. Make it now, or bookmark it for Thanksgiving. Looking for more simple holiday recipes? Here are 48 of our favorite Thanksgiving desserts.
Get the recipe: No-Bake Pumpkin Mousse Pie
To make this recipe, you’ll need: King Arthur Pie Pan
If you like this recipe, you may also like: The Most Pumpkin Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread, Rich Chocolate Mousse
3) Cinnamon Roll Cake
If you’re the type of person to eat cake for breakfast, this Cinnamon Roll Cake is for you. Plus, the batter comes together in one bowl, so it’s the perfect candidate for a weekday bake. Pockets of cinnamon sugar are dispersed throughout the tender cake, and a tangy cream cheese frosting pulls it all together.
Get the recipe: Cinnamon Roll Cake
To make this recipe, you’ll need: Vietnamese Cinnamon
If you like this recipe, you may also like: Giant Cinnamon Roll, Small-Batch Cinnamon Rolls
4) Tiny Apple Tarts for Two
You shouldn’t need a dinner party crowd to enjoy a perfect apple tart. This recipe makes two small tarts; all you need is one apple, a few pantry staples, and less than a stick of butter. Share with a friend, or eat one for dessert and save the second for breakfast!
Get the recipe: Tiny Apple Tarts for Two
To make this recipe, you’ll need: Apple Pie Spice
If you like this recipe, you may also like: Small Batch Brownies, Small-Batch Crispy Cheesy Focaccia
5) French Onion Rolls
In these over-the-top dinner rolls, the homey flavors of French onion soup get tucked into plush Japanese milk bread. To ensure maximum onion flavor in every bite, caramelized onions and shredded Gruyère are twisted into the dough, which is bolstered with plenty of dried onion and herb seasoning.
Get the recipe: French Onion Rolls
To make this recipe, you’ll need: Bread Flour
If you like this recipe, you may also like: Caramelized Onion Sourdough Biscuits, Loaded Baked Potato Dinner Rolls
6) Boiled Apple Cider Pie
With no visible fruit or lattice crust, this dessert’s first impression doesn’t exactly scream "apple pie." Instead, this custard pie calls for a secret ingredient: boiled cider, which adds apple-y sweetness and tang.
Get the recipe: Boiled Apple Cider Pie
To make this, you’ll need: Vermont Boiled Cider
If you like this recipe, you may also like: Maple Cream Pie, Apple Cider Snickerdoodles
7) No-Bake Chocolate and Date Energy Bars
Amidst Thanksgiving prep, these bars are a lifesaver. They’re quick to make (no baking required), naturally sweetened, and perfect for snacking on between rolling pie dough and roasting sweet potatoes.
Get the recipe: No-Bake Chocolate and Date Energy Bars
To make this, you’ll need: Rolled Oats
If you like this recipe, you may also like: Tahini Chocolate Bars, Persian Date Halva
8) Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancakes)
We know we can’t (or shouldn’t) live on sweets alone. These pan-fried Korean pancakes are loaded with scallions (two bunches!), but you could also use any combination of shredded vegetables; the addition of cornstarch to the batter ensures they’re extra crispy. Dip them in a simple combination of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes).
Get the recipe: Pajeon (Korean Scallion Pancakes)
To make this recipe, you’ll need: 4 Tablespoon Scoop
If you like this recipe, you may also like: Scallion Pancakes, Quick Sourdough Herb and Scallion Pancakes
9) Homemade Brown and Serve Rolls
Make things easier for future you and get started on these pillowy Thanksgiving dinner rolls right now. They can be parbaked then frozen for up to six weeks in advance, so when it comes time to serve, all you need to do is pop them back into the oven for 10 minutes.
Get the recipe: Homemade Brown and Serve Rolls
To make this recipe, you’ll need: SAF Red Instant Yeast
If you like this recipe, you may also like: Big Batch Quick Dinner Rolls, Japanese Milk Bread Rolls
10) Make-Ahead Gravy
Save yourself the last-minute rush and make your gravy ahead of time. Using the best quality chicken or turkey stock you can find, you’ll have the foundation for a rich, flavorful gravy. When it’s time for Thanksgiving dinner, simply reheat it and add the turkey drippings.
Get the recipe: Make-Ahead Gravy
To make this recipe, you’ll need: Spectacular Spatula
If you like this recipe, you may also like: Turkey Dinner Pie, Classic Chicken Pot Pie
11) Pumpkin Pecan Pie
Whether you’re indecisive or only want to make one pie, this recipe has the best of both worlds: spiced pumpkin filling and a gooey pecan topping. Better yet, you can make this the day before Thanksgiving to let the flavors settle (and free up some oven space).
Get the recipe: Pumpkin Pecan Pie
To make this, you’ll need: Adjustable Pie Crust Shield
If you like this recipe, you may also like: Easy Pecan Pie Bars, Pumpkin Pie Bars
12) Delicata Squash Galette with Cheese and Herbs
This rustic galette is packed with flavor from roasted squash, melty goat cheese, and aromatic za’atar. Whether you’re looking to round out your feast with a hearty vegetarian dish or just want an interesting new squash recipe, this large-format galette delivers.
Get the recipe: Delicata Squash Galette with Cheese and Herbs
To make this, you’ll need: Za’atar
If you like this recipe, you may also like: Za’atar Flatbread, Roasted Butternut Squash & Spinach Quiche
13) Small-Batch Parker House Rolls
These scaled-down dinner rolls make everything easier: They’re mixed by hand and only require one bowl for less cleanup. Despite the smaller scale, this recipe still has the same tender, buttery qualities of the famous dinner roll. (If you’re hosting a crowd, check out our full-sized version.)
Get the recipe: Small-Batch Parker House Rolls
To make this, you’ll need: Standard Bread Loaf Pan
If you like this recipe, you may also like: Amish Dinner Rolls, Soft Sourdough Rolls
14) Sweet Potato Sheet Cake with Marshmallow Frosting
For a dessert showstopper that isn’t pie, look to this stunning sheet cake. Cardamom and cinnamon scent the batter, while brûléed meringue is a playful nod to sweet potato casserole without over-the-top sweetness. Plus, it’s easily made gluten-free with Measure-for-Measure Flour.
Get the recipe: Sweet Potato Sheet Cake with Marshmallow Frosting
To make this recipe, you’ll need: Cloud Forest Ground Cardamom
If you like this recipe, you may also like: Sweet Potato Cinnamon Rolls, Purple Sweet Potato Pie
15) Ultimate Flaky Biscuits
To make this supremely tall, flaky, and buttery biscuit, our Test Kitchen landed on a few failproof techniques, from using grated salted butter and sour cream to rolling the dough thin to stack four layers for maximum flakiness.
Get the recipe: Ultimate Flaky Biscuits
To make this recipe, you’ll need: Unbleached Self-Rising Flour
If you like this recipe, you may also like: Small-Batch Biscuits, The Simplest Sourdough Biscuits
Cover photo (Ultimate Flaky Biscuits) by Patrick Marinello; food styling by Yekaterina Boytsova.
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